Austrade seminar designed for sustainable energy firms to understand the range of government services and programs available to help them expand and compete internationally.

Sustainable Energy Expo 2009 - 30 May - 1 June 2009
The sustainable Energy Expo will be at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 30th of May till the 1st of June. If any WA SEA members have display's at the show and are prepared to place a few WA SEA flyers (Notice of our lift out, membership forms and our logo) please contact us.

Carbon Neutral - Your Business Our World (Business opportunities in a carbon constrained economy) - 16 June 2009
An opportunity to save money, reduce risk and increase your competitive advantage in a low carbon world. Carbon Neutral aims to provide practical information on how effective carbon reduction strategies for small to medium sized organisations can lead to cost savings and increase your competitive advantage. This workshop will also discuss the impact regulatory schemes will have on your organisation and the funding mechanisms available to offset the costs.
As a supporter for this event WA SEA members are entitled to a lower supporters price (see below).
Carbon Neutral supporters or WASEA members $180, Non supporters $200. Book 3 or more from the same organisation and save 20%

Urban Renewables Workshop - 5 August 2009
WA SEA will be holding a workshop on Wednesday 5 August at 2:00pm. This workshop will look at ideas for renewable energy projects within the urban environment. Places will be limited and we are looking for business with commercial ready technologies or projects that would suit a mixed urban/commercial environment.

WA SEA August value chain workshops

WASEA has developed a series of workshops, to open discussions on key issues affecting all aspects of the industry. An outline is provided below, please download the flyer for more information. www.wasea.com.au/files/August Workshop Series.pdf

Overview of the Solar Hot Water Industry Value Chain
Thursday 6th August - 09:30am -11:30am

Wind Energy Turbine and Blades - Potential Manufacturing Opportunities for Australia
Thursday 6th August - 02:30pm - 04:30pm

Bio-diesel from Algae - An emerging Technology and Market Opportunity
Monday 10th August - 02:30pm - 04:30pm

Energy Storage Market Opportunities
Thursday 13th August - 09:30am - 11:30am

Potential Market for Micro-generation Technologies
Monday 17th August - 02:30pm - 04:30pm

WA SEA lunch Prof Ray Wills 25 August 2009, 12:30 - 2:00pm, Mercure Perth Hotel, Perth

Mornin' gov', hoots mon, bonjour and buenos días - a view of renewable energy in UK and Europe.

WA SEA CEO Ray Wills was in the UK and parts of Europe earlier this year and met with British and Scottish Government officials, UK and EU businesses and industry associations, and attended a number of sustainable energy events. He has come back with some observations on the markets in the UK and EU, and will present these together some comparison to the Australian market, and some insights into the need for action in Australia. 

WA SEA lunch Dr Gillian Sparkes, Director - Clean Energy Innovation Centre 2 September 2009 Parmelia Hilton, Perth
For details about the speaker and registration please download the flyer - http://wasea.com.au/files/events/Gillian%20Sparkes%20Luncheon.pdf 

WA SEA / BMW Sundowner & Efficient Dynamics Launch - 11 September 2009

WA SEA and BMW will hold a launch for their Efficient Dynamics range.

Carbon Neutral - Understanding Carbon - 24 September 2009
A seminar on how to save money, reduce risk, and increase your competitive advantage in a low carbon world
Download the flyer http://wasea.com.au/files/Understanding%20Carbon%20Seminar%202.pdf

WA SEA breakfast - First Solar 22 September 2009 7:30 - 9:00 am Mercure Perth Hotel
The WA SEA & Ingenero breakfast with First Solar

By enabling clean, renewable electricity at lower costs, First Solar is providing a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources.
First Solar, based in Tempe, Arizona, has become the world's leading manufacturer of thin film PV modules. Their Cadmuim Teluride thin film technology is widely reported to have the lowest manufacturing cost of all PV modules on the market today. Jack Curtis will provide an overview of First Solar, including their value proposition, their approach to sustainability, their marketing strategy for Australia and a glimpse into some of their existing projects.  A copy of the presentation to our members available here - http://www.wasea.com.au/files/events/First%20Solar%20Overview%20(Australia).pdf 

All Energy Australia Melbourne 7-8 October 2009.

WA SEA is a supporter of this event and will be present during the conference. Please let us know if you plan on attending. For more information please visit http://www.all-energy.com.au/

WA SEA workshop - R&D Tax Credit Scheme - Wednesday 14 October 2009 WA SEA Office, 1186 Hay St, West Perth
Following the recently announced consultation period for the changes to the R&D tax Concession / Credit scheme, WA SEA is looking to provide a submission to Treasury on behalf of members. Due to the importance of R&D to many of our members, WA SEA would like to invite you to attend a feedback session to hear your ideas and opinions on the potential impact of the proposed R&D legislation changes on your business.

If you have not yet seen the R&D Tax Credit Consultation paper published by Treasury, it is available at http://www.treasury.gov.au/contentitem.asp?NavId=037&ContentID=1599

WA SEA Regulatory Barriers Workshop - Tuesday 20 October 2009, WASEA Offices, 1186 Hay St West Perth

WE SEA is undertaking a member-only workshop to identify key regulatory barriers and issues facing retailers, installers and users of renewable energy systems. The key to the removal of barriers is their identification and understanding how they impeded businesses. We are seeking members views on these issues to assist us with developing policy recommendations for different industry segments

CME / WA SEA Climate Change Seminar - Thursday 22 October 2009

WA SEA is supporting the Chamber of Minerals and Energy's climate change seminar. Cost to WA SEA members is $50.
University of Western Australia Club, Theatre Auditorium - Thursday 22 October 2009 8.30am - 5.30pm

Download the flyer for more information and registration - http://www.wasea.com.au/files/events/Climate%20Change%20Seminar%20Program%20&%20Registration%20form.pdf

WA SEA & AIE present Roger Little, Spire Corporation Lunch - 21 October 2009, Parmelia Hilton, Perth

Roger G. Little - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President - Spire Corporation - http://www.spirecorp.com
Almost 40 years after starting Spire Corporation, Roger G. Little continues to build a list of impressive accomplishments. He founded Spire in 1969, just five years after earning his Master of Science degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also holds a Bachelors degree in Physics from Colgate University, as well as 70 patents for technologies that have helped build Spire's reputation as a leader in science and innovation.

For more information and to register please download the event flyer - http://www.wasea.com.au/files/events/Roger%20Little%20Invitation.pdf

Energy in Western Australia Conference 26 - 27 August 2009

WA SEA is sponsoring the energy in WA conference this year. For information visit www.energy.wa.gov.au/conference/

WA SEA November/December value chain workshops

WASEA has developed a series of workshops, to open discussions on key issues affecting all aspects of the industry.  The next 5 value chain analysis workshops in November and December 2009 will cover a variety of topics of interest to our members. Places at these events is limited to 20 participants and we encourage interested parties to attend. The workshop topics and dates are:

Energy Auditing & Efficiency - Tuesday 24 November 2009
Solar PV Systems - Thursday 26 November 2009
Solar Thermal Systems - Tuesday 1 December 2009
Geothermal Energy Systems - Wednesday 2 December 2009
Biomass Energy - Wednesday 9 December 2009

All workshops will run from 10am to 12 noon and will be held at the WA SEA offices at 1186 Hay Street, West Perth.

WA SEA Christmas Party Tuesday 8 December 2009,1186 Hay Street, West Perth.

WA SEA will be holding a Christmas Party for members on Tuesday 8 December 2009, starting 3pm at the WA SEA office.

Walk Against Warming Saturday 12 December 2009.

The Conservation Council WA is holding their Walk Against Warming event again Saturday 12 December 2009 at the Perth Cultural Centre. WA SEA is a sponsor of this event. For more information please visit http://conservationwa.asn.au/content/view/61/112/